Johnson assisted the Broncos to three Super Bowl appearances in the 1980s, and had an impressive performance in Super Bowl XXI, recording 5 catches for 121 yards and a touchdown. His best season was in 1989, when he recorded 76 receptions for 1,095 yards and 7 touchdowns. In his 11 seasons, Johnson recorded 415 receptions for 5,695 yards and 37 touchdowns, while also rushing 17 times for 44 yards. He also gained 689 yards on punt returns, and 1,027 yards returning kickoffs. Johnson owned his own real estate company in Grand Junction, Colorado and now is the owner of VJ's Outlaw Ribs in Parachute, Colorado, where he lives with his son, Scott.